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"Grape Stomp Lady" is frequently cited for its physical comedy and the participant's unexpected fall. "Great video. First viral video I saw where I couldn't stop laughing."
"Numa Numa Dance" featuring Gary Brolsma is remembered for its uninhibited joy and remains a feel-good classic. "Gary Brolsma! Dude’s still living life and releasing music on Bandcamp. This video will never not make me happy."
"Shoes" is highlighted for its memorable lines and relatable consumer obsession. "OH MY GOD, SHOES."

Early viral videos were often more authentic and created for the sheer fun of it, before monetization heavily influenced content creation. "Back when it was more authentic!"
There's a sentiment that the "cringe culture" of today might prevent similar videos from going viral, as people are more self-conscious about being perceived as "cringey." "It's not that it wasn't "cringe", it's that we were openly okay with "cringe". "
The shift in YouTube's platform from a community-driven site with rating systems to a more monetized, algorithm-driven platform is also noted as changing the landscape of viral content. "Do you remember being able to rate videos between 1 and 5 stars? I miss that"

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